TomTom’s new mapping platform and ecosystem

Post by stewx » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 2:56 PM UTC

Dinux wrote: post #142

I don't understand the 'everything was better when it wasn't google' mentality that is so often found in these threads. My dad used to work at TomTom right here in the Netherlands. They used to be a fun and innovative company to work for. When it became apparent they entered a multibillion dollar business it was all about the money. As someone who used TomTom before other options became available I can honestly say t…

Post by bmurphy1976 » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 3:03 PM UTC

drtz wrote: post #236

Aeolun wrote: post #205

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Google maps is fantastic. It beats literally everything else I can think of. But that’s scary. I want a competitor that offers at least roughly similar quality, but Google is so far ahead that it’s no contest.

Google Maps has been a really garbage experience for me lately, so much so that I've been actively looking for alternatives. Sadly, there aren't many. Some of problems I've had with Google Maps recently: - Routing gives me weird bypasses that aren't necessary and often actually add time to the trip. I've started to not trust the routing. - The UX when searching for places is extremely difficult to navigate, especiall…

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 3:05 PM UTC

Dinux wrote: post #142

I don't understand the 'everything was better when it wasn't google' mentality that is so often found in these threads. My dad used to work at TomTom right here in the Netherlands. They used to be a fun and innovative company to work for. When it became apparent they entered a multibillion dollar business it was all about the money. As someone who used TomTom before other options became available I can honestly say t…

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 3:06 PM UTC

kleiba wrote: post #3

For the youngens here on HN: TomTom was once one of the leading manufacturers of GPS navigation systems for cars - purchased as an accessory that was stuck to the wind screen. This was in a time before every car had a screen built in, and before everyone had a smart phone with Google Maps in their pocket. I guess that product is a prime example for becoming irrelevant by society progressing. I actually still use an o…

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 3:08 PM UTC

avar wrote: post #75

A meta-comment: The entire tone of this press release is so weird, e.g.: "There’s also significant talk about how the company will use OSM data. It’s clear TomTom is treading cautiously and respectfully here.". That's something you might expect to read in an article written by an independent journalist, not a corporate press release written by in-house staff.